Penalties and Enforcement

If operating an overweight truck

Overweight vehicles incur fines from CHF 100 for minor excess to CHF 10,000 for serious violations, plus possible immobilisation.

At exceeding legal axle weight

Excess axle loads result in fines between CHF 200 to 8,000 and can lead to load offloading.

To avoid overload penalties

Compliance with Swiss weight laws prevents fines up to CHF 10,000 and operational delays.

If speeding up to 10 km/h over limit

Light speeding in trucks/buses carries a CHF 120 fine with no points.

At speeding 11 to 15 km/h over

Moderate speeding results in CHF 180 fine; points possible if in sensitive zones.

If speeding 16 to 20 km/h over

Higher speeding violations incur CHF 260 fine and may add licence points.

At speeding 21 to 25 km/h over

This speeding tier carries CHF 400 fine plus demerit points.

If exceeding limit by 26 to 30 km/h

Heavy speeding incurs CHF 600 fine and may trigger suspension.

At exceeding by more than 30 km/h

Serious speeding violations bring CHF 1,000 fines, immediate suspension, and possible court action.

To maintain safe speeds

Staying within posted limits prevents fines from CHF 120 to over CHF 1,000.

If driving recklessly

Reckless driving can incur CHF 500 to 10,000 fines and criminal prosecution.

At overtaking dangerously

Unsafe overtakes carry CHF 300 to 1,000 fines and points.

If ignoring traffic signals

Disobeying lights/signs leads to CHF 250 to 800 fines and possible points.

To avoid reckless penalties

Safe driving avoids severe fines and criminal consequences.

If load exceeds permitted dimensions

Over-dimensioned loads without permit result in CHF 200 to 2,000 fines.

At unsecured cargo

Poorly secured loads incur CHF 100 to 500 fines and possible prohibition until fixed.

If carrying hazardous goods without ADR

Dangerous goods without correct permit bring CHF 500 to 5,000 fines.

To prevent load fines

Correct loading prevents fines from CHF 100 to CHF 5,000.

If accumulating 6 points in 2 years

Reaching 6 demerit points leads to temporary suspension.

At reaching 12 points

12 points results in licence revocation and reapplication process.

If serious offence committed

Dangerous acts cause instant suspension, even without point limit.

To maintain licence

Safe driving keeps points at zero, avoiding suspension.

If ignoring suspension order

Driving while suspended leads to major fines and legal prosecution.

At reinstating licence after suspension

Reinstatement may involve theory/practical tests plus medical clearance.

If repeating offences

Repeat violations increase fines and suspension periods.

At non-payment of fine

Unpaid fines can escalate to legal enforcement or jail time.

If committing multiple offences

Several violations in a short time lead to combined fines and licence action.

To protect career

Maintaining compliance prevents severe financial and employment consequences.